The issue has previously strained bilateral relations.

该问题之前曾一度让双边紧张。

Relations between the United States and Venezuela have been strained for years.

多年来，美国和委内瑞拉两国一直十分紧张。

The US - South Korea alliance has been strained under Trump.

事实上，美韩联盟在特朗普压力下一直处于紧张状态。

Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.

“我们不敌人，而朋友… … 虽然激情可能不再，但我们感情纽带不会割断。”

Each one strained every nerve to break the bundle.

每个人都使出了九牛二虎之力，花了很长时间还徒劳无功。

But diplomatic relations between Paris and Rabat have been strained for years.

但巴黎和拉巴特之间外交多年来一直处于紧张状态。

But Sharma said those reserves have been strained by the food welfare program.

但夏尔马说，这些储备已经因为食品福利计划而变紧张。

The ragged, strained breathing becomes as smooth as a kitten's purr.

不规则、紧张呼吸变平滑，像小猫呼噜声那般安稳。

He looked very white and strained.

他显苍白，神情紧张。

He strained every muscle to lift the heavy rock.

他竭尽全力举起那个很重石头。

" Severus, " she said in a strained whisper.

“西弗勒斯，”纳西莎紧张地小声说。

He turned his back on their strained, incredulous faces.

他转过身，背对着罗恩和赫敏惊讶与怀疑。

He was grinning, but it was a very odd, strained sort of grin.

罗恩上笑着，但那一种非常别扭、勉强笑容。

'Well, he certainly must have strained himself to get this menagerie together.'

" 我说，他一定花了很大气力才搜罗到这么一大帮牛头马面。"

Harry strained to catch what they were saying.

哈利全神贯注地听他们在说什么。

Their relationship ultimately became strained over the issue.

他们最终因这个问题而变紧张起来。

Will that work? Alice's voice was strained.

“这会有用吗？”爱丽丝声音听起来很紧张。

Ever since Richard retired from the army, things have been... strained.

自从Richard退役，情况就变... 紧张起来。

Our relationship is becoming increasingly strained.

我们之间越闹越僵。

J.P. Morgan's strained relationship with his father continues.

J·P·摩根同父亲这种压迫感很强一直持续着。